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Applicability of International Regulations for Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV)

Applicability of International Regulations for Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV). Objectives. Identify key international reference materials for UTVs. Determine when a UTV engages in international/foreign voyages.

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Applicability of International Regulations for Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV)

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  1. Applicability of International Regulations for Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV) Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  2. Objectives • Identify key international reference materials for UTVs. • Determine when a UTV engages in international/foreign voyages. • Determine international requirement applicability based onbuild date/Gross Register Tons/Gross Tonnage, International Tonnage Convention. • Determine international requirement applicability to an Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV). Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  3. References • SOLAS (various) • MARPOL (Annex I - III and V – VI) • STCW • ILLC • ISPS • ILO • NVIC 11-93 (Applicability of Tonnage Systems) • Various CFRs. For example: • 46 CFR Part 69 (Measurement of Vessels) • 33 CFR Part 169 Subpart C (LRIT) • 33 CFR Subchapter O (MARPOL Annex I, II, V) • 33 CFR Subchapter H (MTSA) Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  4. Foreign/Domestic Voyage(Per 46 CFR 69.9 and NVIC 11-93 Ch-3) • Foreign Voyage: • Foreign port to US port • Foreign port to Foreign port • US port to Foreign port • US territory/possession to/from other port w/in US jurisdiction • Great Lakes Voyage: • A voyage on the Great Lakes • Domestic Voyage: • Not a foreign voyage • Not a Great Lakes voyage • All “international voyages” are “foreign voyages” but…not all foreign voyages are international voyages. Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  5. Tonnage Systems • GRT (Gross Register Tons) • US Regulatory measurement system (standard, dual, simplified) • US tonnage system with a historical basis – prior to 1983 this was the only measurement system • AKA: GT, national tonnage, gross tons, regulatory tonnage • GT ITC (Gross Tonnage, International Tonnage Convention) • US tonnage measurement system to comply with International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 • AKA: ITC, convention tonnage, gross tonnage Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  6. Ton/Tonnage • Ton/Tonnage = Volume of a vessel’s enclosed spaces • Standard, duel and simplified measurement systems (GRT) based on tons of 100 cubic feet • Convention measurement system (GT ITC) base on tons of 100 cubic feet modified by logarithmic function. What is it?? Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  7. Gross Tons/Tonnage • Gross tonnage (GT) = A vessel’s approximate volume • Standard, dual measurement systems: • GT = Volume of enclosed spaces – exempted spaces • Simplified measurement systems: • Length, depth, breadth modified by a coefficient: • For example…GT = 0.67 LDB/100 (depends on hull shape) • Convention measurement system: • All enclosed spaces modified by a coefficient: • GT = K1 V • V = total volume of all enclosed spaces in cubic meters • K1 = 0.2+0.2 log10 V What is it?? Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  8. Net Tons/Tonnage • Net tonnage (NT) = A vessel’s earning capacity • Standard, duel measurement systems = • NT = Gross tonnage – deducted spaces • Simplified measurement systems = • Gross tonnage modified by a coefficient: • NT for self-propelled non-sailing vessel = (GT)(0.80) • Convention measurement system = • Volume of passenger and cargo spaces modified by a formula based on the vessel’s volume: • NT = K2VC(4d/3D)2+K3(N1+(N2/10)) What is it?? Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  9. Key Points • UTVs that engage in foreign voyages must be in compliance w/all applicable international requirements • Each vessel is evaluated on a case by case basis: • Build date • Applicable tonnage system • When international requirements became effective Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  10. Build Date • Build date is: • The date the keel was laid – no substantial alteration • or • The date the vessel was substantially altered: • A change of more than 1% in GRT or GT ITC for vessels built before 18JUL82 • A change of more than 5% in GRT or GT ITC for all vessels built on or after 18JUL82 • Use the most recently altered date as the build date 18JUL1982 31DEC85 18JUL1994 All Vessels Vessel’s <1600 GT Existing Vessels Interim Scheme Vessels New Vessels Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  11. Applicable Tonnage System • A vessel-specific determination • Key document - NVIC 11-93 Ch-3 • Tonnage questions unanswered by the NVIC should be directed your TVNCOE rep • Some questions may be more appropriately answered by CVC-1 and/or the Tonnage Division at the Marine Safety Center (MSC-4) • Requests for formal vessel specific determinations go through MSC-4 which is similar to plan review process Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  12. General Tonnage System Applicability • Vessels with a build date before July 18, 1994 can use their GRT for some international requirements, but must use GT ITC to comply with certain international requirements • Vessels with a build date on or after July 18, 1994, must comply with ALL international requirements using their GT ITC • Gross tonnage does not always mean gross tons, it could be telling you which tonnage measurement system is to be used. Be sure to check definitions!! 18JUL1982 31DEC85 18JUL1994 All Vessels Vessel’s <1600 GT Existing Vessels Interim Scheme Vessels New Vessels GRT/GT ITC GT ITC Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  13. Example • Built in 1978 • GRT is 198 and GT ITC is 858 • NRT is 135 and NT ITC is 257 • Length overall 123 ft • Convention length 118 ft • Vessel goes international (foreign) • No substantial alterations • Do they have to comply with: • MARPOL Annex VI (IAPP)? • LRIT? • GMDSS? YES YES NO Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  14. Example • Built in 1978 • GRT is 198 and GT ITC is 832 • NRT is 135 and NT ITC is 257 • Length overall 123 ft • Convention length 118 ft • Vessel goes international (foreign) • New construction GT ITC was 858 (alteration date 01NOV1996) • Do they have to comply with: • MARPOL Annex VI (IAPP)? • LRIT? • GMDSS? YES YES YES Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  15. General Tonnage System Applicability for Vessels With Build Dates Before 18JUL94 • Must use GT ITC for: • LRIT • ISM • ISPS • MARPOL Annex VI • STCW • Can use GRT for: • GMDSS • MARPOL (except Annex VI) • SOLAS(some exceptions) • Safe Manning Document Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

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  17. Issuing Certificates to UTVs Not Subject to Certain Requirements • Reason…facilitate the operation of the US maritime industry • Upon request, the CG can issue certificates even though a international convention does not apply to the vessel - i.e. ISSC and SMD • Examiners should encourage owners and operators to take advantage of this opportunity to avoid delays while conducting business in a foreign port Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  18. Documents (Not on the exam form) Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  19. International Tonnage Certificate • 46 CFR Part 69 • >=79 ft • GT/NT IAW the 1969 Tonnage Convention (ITC) • Permanent except in case of alterations or upon transfer of the ship to the flag of another State Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  20. Stability Letter • 46 CFR Part 42 • New Vessels >= 79 ft • New vessel = built on/after: • 21JUL68 for Domestic/Intn’l • 28SEP37 for Special Service • 27AUG36 for Great Lakes • Existing Vessels = Vessels that are not new vessels • Existing vessels are not required to have stability letter – 46 CFR 42.15-1 only applies to a “new vessel” Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate • MARPOL Annex I • 33 CFR 151.19 • >= 400 GT • Issued by CG or Class on behalf of CG • Valid for 5 years Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  22. OIL RECORD BOOK • MARPOL Annex I • 33 CFR 151.25 • >= 400 GT Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  23. Document of Compliance • SOLAS Reg IX/4 • >= 500 GT ITC • Issued to a company that complies with the requirements of the ISM Code • Copy kept on board vessel Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  24. Safety Management Certificate • SOLAS Reg IX/4 • >= 500 GT ITC • Issued to a vessel that operates in accordance with the companies approved safety management system Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  25. International Ship Security Certificate • ISPS Code • 33 CFR 104.297 • >= 500 GT ITC • Issued by CG to a vessel that operates in accordance with applicable parts of the ISPS code. • Issued to vessel < 500 GT ITC upon request Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  26. Continuous Synopsis Record • SOLAS Reg XI-1/5 • >= 500 GT • Provides an on-board record of the history of the ship Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  27. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate • SOLAS Reg I/12 • >= 500 GT • Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapters II-1 and II-2 Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  28. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate • SOLAS Reg I/12 • >= 500 GT • Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapters II-1, II-2, III and V Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  29. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate • SOLAS Reg I/12 • >= 300 GT • Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapter IV Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  30. Cargo Ship Safety Certificate • SOLAS Reg I/12 • >= 500 GT • Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapters II-1, II-2, III IV and V • Can be used an alternative for the CSSCC, CSSEC, or CSSRC Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  31. Other Certificates/Documents • SOLAS: • Fire Control Plan (500 GT): • < 01JUL02 74/78 Reg II-2/20.2 • >= 01JUL02 04 Cons Reg II-2/15.2.4.2 • MARPOL (400 GT): • Garbage Management PL Reg V/9 • Garbage Record Book Reg V/9 • International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate Reg VI/6 Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  32. Long Range Identification and Tracking • SOLAS Ch-V Reg. 19-1 2.1 • 33 CFR 169.205 • >= 300 GT ITC • Shows vessel complies with LRIT requirements Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  33. Compass Deviation Card • SOLAS Ch-V Reg. 19.2.1.3 • 33 CFR 164.72(a)(4)- requires magnetic compass only • All ships irrespective of size required to have a properly adjusted magnetic compass • and a means of correcting to true at all times Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  34. Life Raft Inspection Certificate • IMO resolution A761(18) • Indicates the life raft(s) have been surveyed, controlled and tested in compliance with USCG/SOLAS requirements Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

  35. Questions Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

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